Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976)

Episode Overview

In Episode 171, Mary shocks Jody and Loretta by revealing that Charlie has been arrested for animal cruelty. While in jail, Dr. Fratkis drops a bombshell on Charlie about the true identity of his transplant donor. Meanwhile, Merle meets with Tom to resolve their issues and pleads with him to keep his affair with Annie a secret from Wanda. Later, both Merle and Jody try to support Loretta during this difficult time. The episode takes a dramatic turn when Charlie calls home and tells Loretta he will never return.